• Brett Detar - vocals, guitars
• Chad Alan - bass, backing vocals
• Joshua Fiedler - guitars
• Joshua Kosker - guitars, backing vocals
• Josh Walters - drums
Duane Joseph
The Juliana Theory Lyrics
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So we can play out in the rain
We'll catch a ride to the mall
Go down to the arcarde
Cause that's where all the cool kids play
tell your mom you need a day off
Cause I don't feel like school today
And to the playground
Where everythings ok
tell your mom we will be home late
Cause building cabins in the woods is hard work
you always know that I'll be there
Cause I'm the type,
And you'll be near
My closest friend,
We'll always be
You are a hometown kid like me
Tell your mom to make us lunch now
Cause we worked up an appetite
G.I.
Joes and karate matches in the back yard
Where everything's alright
now I can see that things have changed
We've gone our separate ways now
and it's not you and me
Anymore,
Whoa...
why can't it be the way it was
When they were us...
My closest friends have turned and fled
You are a million miles away
and I guess I'll hold my breath
(there is no harm for hoping for change)
And I guess I'll hold my breath
(there is no harm in hoping for change)
And I guess I'll hold my Breath
(there is no harm in hoping for change)
And I guess I'll hold my breath...
The Juliana Theory's song "Duane Joseph" is a nostalgic ode to childhood memories between two close friends. The song speaks of simple joys, such as playing in the rain, going to the arcade, building cabins in the woods, and having karate matches in the backyard. The lyrics reflect the innocence and pureness of childhood friendships, where everything seemed to be a lot simpler.
However, as the song progresses, it becomes evident that things have changed, and the two friends have grown apart. The singer longs for the way things were and wishes they could go back to being the "closest friends" that they once were. The song carries a sense of sadness and longing for a time that is now gone and can never be relived.
Overall, "Duane Joseph" is a beautiful and poignant representation of the bittersweet memories of childhood and the inevitable changes that come with growing up.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell your mom you need a day off
Let's skip school and enjoy our day
So we can play out in the rain
Let's have fun playing in the rain
We'll catch a ride to the mall
We'll ask someone to drop us off at the mall
Go down to the arcade
We'll head straight to the arcade
Cause that's where all the cool kids play
The arcade is where all the cool kids go
Tell your mom we will be home late
We'll be busy building cabins and won't come back early
Cause building cabins in the woods is hard work
Building cabins needs a lot of effort and time
you always know that I'll be there
I'm your loyal friend who's always there for you
Cause I'm the type
I possess the characteristics of a true friend
And you'll be near
We'll always be close to each other
My closest friend
You are my closest friend
We'll always be
Our friendship will always stay the same
You are a hometown kid like me
We share the same hometown and values
Tell your mom to make us lunch now
We are hungry and need lunch
Cause we worked up an appetite
Our activities made us hungry
G.I.
We'll play with our GI Joe toys
Joes and karate matches in the back yard
We'll have fun playing games in the backyard
Where everything's alright
We feel happy and content with each other's company
now I can see that things have changed
As time passed, things have taken a different turn
We've gone our separate ways now
Our ways have parted, and we're not as close as before
and it's not you and me
Our friendship is no longer the same
Anymore
Things are different, and we have drifted apart
Why can't it be the way it was
I wish we could go back to the way things used to be
When they were us...
When we were still close friends
My closest friends have turned and fled
My closest friends have left me
You are a million miles away
We are no longer as close and have grown apart
And I guess I'll hold my breath
I hope our friendship can be mended
(There is no harm for hoping for change)
There's no harm in hoping for a positive outcome
And I guess I'll hold my breath
I'll keep hoping for the best
(There is no harm in hoping for change)
Hoping for a change is not a bad thing
And I guess I'll hold my Breath
I'll try and stay hopeful
(There is no harm in hoping for change)
There's nothing wrong with having hope
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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